I am starting this petition to charge Dmitriy Blyashuk of Tonawanda, NY with the maximum punishment for beating his dog in front of people who called the police on him after witnessing the horrible crime.

Police say they learned Dmitriy Blyashuk, a 20-year-old Fuller Avenue man in Tonawanda, NY beat his husky with a PVC pipe on September 6th, 2015 at about 9:30 p.m. When officers arrived to his home, they say they found the 2-year-old dog bleeding from its spine, nose and face.

Working to rescue the animal, first responders rushed it to a vet where it received treatment. The husky will soon be housed at a police kennel.

Police say they found blood on Blyashuk’s shirt and questioned him about it, to which he explained the blood belonged to the dog.

Blyashuk is facing charges of intentionally injuring an animal. He’ll return to court on Sept. 18. 

 Dmitriy was charged with a misdemeanor and still has court hearings. it is said he had no remorse for what he had done. In 6/18/2013, NY Senator Greg Ball announced that NY state senate passed S2305A, legislation that will require those that violate Buster's law by abusing animals, register his or her name and address with the division of criminal justice services, undergo a psychiatric evaluation and will also ban them from owning a pet again. Buster's law was made in 1999 made animal cruelty a felony in NY state. 

“Buster’s Law was a landmark bill for our furry little friends. This animal abuse registry will prevent repeat animal abuse offenders,” said Senator Greg Ball. “Persons who commit crimes against animals represent some of the worst kind of people, and often expand their carnage to their neighbors and the larger community. Most people can agree that the level of respect and kindness shown for animals, creatures who cannot speak for themselves, or protect themselves and are easily abused and taken advantage of, is a fine predictor of how a person will treat their peers. Violent and cruel behavior towards animals, cannot and should not be tolerated.” As there are laws to protect children and the elderly from abuse, it is important to extend this means of protection to animals as well. Much like Megan’s Law was designed to prevent sex offenders from repeating crimes against children, this legislation will serve to prevent animal abusers from committing repeat offenses. 

This bill is sponsored by Assemblyman Jim Tedisco, the same man I am trying to contact with this petition to help this poor dog get the justice he deserves. Many people and areas do not follow these laws still especially in our justice system and things need to change.